It’s hot. You’re having friends over and have NO desire to mix drinks for people. What’s a gal who wants to make something pretty to do? Mix up a pre-made cocktail of course! The sangria bug caught me when my Continue reading →

It’s summertime. It’s hot. You have NO desire to cook. OK, maybe that’s me right now? While I love cooking, sometimes I just want something super easy and light to eat. But….sometimes I’m also sick of eating salad! You too? How Continue reading →

As the summer progresses, what’s cooking is based on what we’re harvesting. Right now it’s swiss chard, kale, and basil in large quantities. If you don’t grow your own, visit a farmer’s market this weekend to source your ingredients locally. Continue reading →

Waffles are a fun weekend treat, or when I have a million kids sleeping over (which happens often). These waffles are made gluten free and plant-based. I topped them with my strawberry lemon jam. The citrus in the jam and Continue reading →

I usually post only recipes. I’m making a shift for just today. I am so excited to share that the Buffalo News, my hometown paper, was interested in featuring a story about plant-based nutrition. As a passionate educator, it was Continue reading →

From this….. To this….in just 2 months! What’s happening in the mid-July garden you may want to know? Well for one thing-weeding!!! It’s been so wet here, it’s been difficult to stay on top of things. One thing I do Continue reading →

Cherries-is there every a thing as too much? NO WAY!!! This cobbler is so healthy you CAN eat it for breakfast and not feel badly about it at all! When we go cherry picking we pick a lot! That’s so Continue reading →

Cherry Season!!! Yum! I’m addicted to cherries. I’m addicted to picking them, drying them to be enjoyed all year, freezing them (for the same reason), and eating them by the handful. It’s bad…..But here’s a recipe that I’ve adapted from Continue reading →

It’s jam making season! The first one we make is strawberry! I use an awesome pectin called Pomonas Pectin. It allows you to use no-low amounts of sugar, unlike any other form of pectin. I purchased it on-line in a larger Continue reading →

These coconut macadamia nut tartlets are a perfect grain free dessert. They can be eaten on their own or topped with chocolate or a sorbet for a special occasion. The base of the recipe was adapted slightly from Kris Carr’s, Continue reading →